aprie's spicy creole shrimp bowl

Ingredients For aprie's spicy creole shrimp bowl

• 2 Tbsp

  butter, softened
• 2 Tbsp

  garlic clove (minced)
• 1 Tbsp

  thyme, leaves
• 1 c

  chicken broth
• 1 c

  heavey whipping cream
• 1 c

  water
• 1 c

  yellow grits
• 1/4 tsp

  salt and pepper
• 1/4 c

  finely chopped celery
• 1 c

  butter, divided
• 1/4 c

  chopped green peppers
• 1/4 c

  shallots (finely chopped)
• 2 3/4 lb

  large shrimps (peeled and cleaned)
• 1/2 c

  fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 c

  dry white wine or 8 oz verjuice
• 1 Tbsp

  fresh parsley
• 1/2 c

  tomatoes (finely chopped)
• 1/4 Tbsp

  red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper